Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 1 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 1 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 1, Term 3. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 3 - Year 1’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 1 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 1 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 1, Term 1. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 1’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

Writing a Formal Letter - Year 7/8 (33-slide PowerPoint and 3 worksheets) This three lesson mini unit of work explains how to write a formal letter, how to use effective vocabulary and how to draft and redraft. Contents include: The difference between formal and informal writing How to write formally with appropriate vocabulary How to set out a formal letter on the page How to draft and redraft to improve writing Related Resources

Rudolph’s Word Search ‘Rudolph’s Word Search’ is an animated activity that can be used individually using the accompanying worksheet or as a whole class activity using the animated PowerPoint slide. It also comes with 2 additional Christmas themed colouring pages. ‘Rudolph’s Word Search’ is fully editable giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource, if required, to meet the needs of each class they teach.

Twas the Night Before Christmas - Year 2 and 3 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ is a unit of work that includes a PowerPoint presentation, 6 worksheets and a five-lesson overview. This detailed and engaging English teaching resource covers a number of the English curriculum objectives in the English programme of study. Content includes: Unit overview with 5 lessons Making predictions A version of the poem with colourful animations Animated video telling of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ Recount and comprehension activities with worksheets Storyboarding comic strip creation task and accompanying worksheets Unfamiliar words and using a dictionary task and worksheets Rhyming words activities and worksheets Identifying adjectives in ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ and using adjectives to improve writing and worksheets Spotting similes and using similes to develop a description and accompanying worksheets Create a children's storybook based on ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach.

Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 4 In this English teaching resource, pupils practise sentence writing by writing simple sentences dictated by the teacher as per the curriculum objective of the Year 4 English programme of study - Writing - transcription. Pupils are awarded points for correct spelling of key words and correct punctuation. This resource covers the statutory spelling patterns and words for Year 4, Term 1. Content includes: PowerPoint presentation Activities to support the teaching of this objective 2 accompanying worksheets ‘Sentence Dictation 1 - Year 4’ is fully editable allowing teachers to adapt the resource if needed to suit each class they teach.

The Letter ‘r’ - EYFS In this EYFS teaching resource pupils are introduced to the letter 'r’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: A letter ‘r’ introduction A letter ‘r’ activity with an accompanying worksheet A link to a letter ‘r’ song 1 further worksheet 1 alphabet colouring page 'The Letter ‘r’ - EYFS ’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

AQA GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 2, Section A is a 91-slide PowerPoint teaching resource with 20 accompanying worksheets designed to help students prepare for the AQA GCSE English Paper 2 exam – Section A. AQA GCSE English Exam Prep - Paper 2 Section A includes: • An introduction to the AQA GCSE English exam • An example extract using a C19th text from the American Civil War and a 2002 speech from Barack Obama. • Example questions with prompts, and marks • A step by step guide to answering each question on the exam paper • Analysis of the skills required to respond to each question successfully • Developing awareness of language and answering questions in depth • Exploring AO1, AO2 and AO4 and understanding how they are represented by different questions on the paper.

The Letter ‘b’ - EYFS In this EYFS teaching resource pupils are introduced to the letter 'b’. This colourful and animated PowerPoint presentation includes: A letter ‘b’ introduction A letter ‘b’ activity with an accompanying worksheet A link to a letter ‘b’ song 1 further worksheet 1 alphabet colouring page 'The Letter ‘b’ - EYFS ’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt the resource to suit their individual teaching needs.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 9 (20-slide editable PowerPoint-based teaching resource with 2 worksheets) This lesson covers Chapters 83-97 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. The Do Now Activity asks pupils to suggest the significance of nine images either in terms of what they have read so far or what could happen in the story later. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a brief learning review that asks pupils to summarise the events of the chapters in question by creating a sequence of three images. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Lesson 8 (21-slide editable PowerPoint teaching resource with 2 worksheets) This differentiated lesson covers Chapters 71 - 79 of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’. In the ‘Do Now’ activity, pupils complete a crossword based on the events of the novel so far. Pupils then read the chapters indicated and complete a range of differentiated tasks that test their understanding. The lesson concludes with a learning review that asks pupils to consider the main characters and provide evidence which could suggest that they may have killed Wellington. Suggested answers are provided for all tasks.

MAKE A MOTHER’S DAY CARD English Resources: Make a Mother’s Day Card. Resources include: 20 slide PowerPoint. Make a Mother’s Day Card includes a range of activities for younger pupils. The PowerPoint uses bright colour, large and attractive fonts, vibrant imagery and easy to follow language. The resource is fully editable so can be adapted and used for different events or themes. Make a Mother’s Day Card includes: Task and lesson objectives Exploring a range of greeting cards Discussion of purpose and audience The greeting card ‘rules’ How to make your card Reflecting on learning through constructive criticism The drafting process - how and why we redraft and accompanying worksheet

KS4/GCSE English Teaching Resources: The History Boys by Alan Bennett (131 slide PowerPoint and 12 worksheets) This KS4/GCSE teaching resource explores Alan Bennett’s award winning play in detail and covers the following areas of study: - An introduction to Alan Bennett - The play’s context – 1980s: Educational change and attitudes to sexuality - Structure and form as used by Bennett in The History Boys - Character study – Hector, Irwin, Lintott, Dakin, Headmaster, Posner and Rudge - How to embed quotes into an answer - Key themes of The History Boys – history, education sex and sexuality - Alan Bennet’s use of language - Role play – hot seating characters - Essay questions - Links to external materials for The History Boys

Opposites and Antonyms (KS2 English - Writing - Grammar) Opposites and Antonyms is a 9 slide PowerPoint presentation focusing on how to use antonyms to create better sentences and improve writing. This PowerPoint lesson explores how the use of antonyms can help to develop word and sentence level skills and widen pupils’ vocabulary. Teaching Resources: Opposites and Antonyms includes the following tasks and activities: Definition of antonyms with examples. Matching antonyms task. How to use antonyms to create better sentences activity. Consolidation of understanding. Antonyms interactive game link. Opposites and Antonyms is a fully editable resource so you could use it as a quick starter activity to a lesson, incorporate it into an existing resource, lesson or scheme of work or develop it into a wider language study unit.

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare - KS3 Unit of Work (14 lesson unit of work, 133-slide editable PowerPoint presentation and 24 worksheets) This unit is perfect for either a high ability Year 7 group or a Year 8/9 class. It contains a series of engaging lessons that explore the plot, characters, themes and language of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream in detail. Lessons cover: Elizabethan theatre and Shakespeare Character analysis Examining structure Analysing language Key themes Shakespeare use of comedy Extension activities, questions, and video links And much more!

AQA GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section B AQA GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section B is an 11 lesson, 163-slide PowerPoint-based teaching resource with 22 accompanying worksheets designed to help students prepare for Section B of the AQA GCSE English Language Exam Paper 1. Contents include: An introduction to the exam paper and the requirements of Section B A step-by-step guide to achieving a good grade on the exam paper How to write a powerful piece of descriptive writing How to write an effective story opening Understanding how the mark scheme is used to assess your work To preview a selection of pages from ‘AQA GCSE English Language Exam Preparation - Paper 1, Section B’ in detail, please click on the images.

This resource has been adapted from the existing GCSE resource and can be taught in Year 9 to cover KS3 Reading World Literature. It includes a scheme of work overview, a 244 slide PowerPoint presentation and 58 worksheets. It has a range of activities for students of all abilities and includes the following: A brief biography of Steinbeck and the social and historical context In depth analysis of the main characters Exploration of key themes The social and historical context of the novel Developing awareness of the features of a novel Steinbeck’s message and the role of each main character Cloze passages to consolidate understanding of the plot Analysis of Steinbeck’s language in key scenes Steinbeck’s creation of tension and suspense Empathy question preparation Developing inference and deduction skills

This unit of work is designed to cover GCSE Descriptive Writing as required by the AQA and WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language (9-1) exam. GCSE English (9-1) Writing Fiction - Descriptive Writing is a complete lesson by lesson unit of work (includes lessons and activities, a 91 slide PowerPoint presentation and 8 accompanying worksheets). Activities for pupils include: An introduction to descriptive writing Examples of GCSE English (9-1) examination tasks and questions Planning and structuring writing Using the senses to create effective imagery How to use devices in writing Using the MASSIVE mnemonic How to write using metaphors, adjectives, similes, sentence variety, imagery, vocabulary, effective verbs and powerful adverbs Creating setting using the 5Ws Transforming notes into prose Checking, drafting and redrafting descriptive writing

This resource provides an outline to the Edexcel GCSE English Language qualification. It can be used with a Year 10 class at the beginning of the GCSE course or as a revision reminder when exams are approaching. The resource is fully editable so could be adapted for use at open evenings to explain to parents and guardians how the new GCSE English qualification works.